acac Fitness & Wellness Short Pump

Overview

acac Short Pump is a premier fitness and wellness center in Glen Allen, VA, offering traditional saunas as part of its luxurious locker room amenities, alongside a cutting-edge Amplify II Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna in the dedicated Recovery area. This facility integrates sauna experiences within a comprehensive health club environment, combining relaxation with fitness, aquatics, and recovery services.

The overall atmosphere is upscale and rejuvenating, designed for mind-body wellness. Members enjoy a serene escape post-workout, with saunas complementing hot tubs, steam rooms, and rooftop pools overlooking the Short Pump skyline. Testimonials highlight the invigorating yet relaxing vibe, fostering community, family involvement, and long-term health habits in a clean, professional setting.

Features & Amenities

• Traditional Sauna: Available in full-service locker rooms with showers, complimentary towels, lounge areas, and WiFi for post-sauna relaxation.
• Amplify II Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna: State-of-the-art recovery feature that warms the body directly, promoting improved sleep, immune boost, stress reduction, faster muscle repair, increased metabolism, and fat burn.
• Complementary Recovery Tools: Cold plunge tub (adjustable temperatures for inflammation reduction and circulation), HydroMassage lounge bed (water-based massage for soreness relief), and Hyperice products for tension release.
• Locker Room Essentials: Hot tub, steam room, paired with saunas for a full hydrotherapy experience.
• Broader Wellness Integration: Rooftop infinity pool with hot tub, sundeck, gas fireplace, and café; indoor heated pools (lap and warm water activity); squash courts; Mind Body studio; functional training mezzanine.
• Family-Friendly Additions: Kids Zone childcare (up to 2.5 hours daily), play structures, and family swim times.

Services

• Recovery Services: Bookable sessions in the Recovery room featuring infrared sauna, cold tub, HydroMassage, and Hyperice—enhance post-workout routines (reserve via member portal).
• Spa Treatments: Massage services (therapeutic, anti-aging, relaxation) open to public; complimentary childcare during appointments and day pass for non-members.
• Aquatics & Wellness Classes: Water exercise classes, aqua aerobics (low-impact, joint-friendly); yoga, Pilates, barre in dedicated Mind Body suite.
• Personalized Training: Onsite personal trainers; squash lessons (private/semi-private: $25-$45/person); swim lessons (private: $235-$295 packages).
• Group Programming: 120+ weekly classes including Les Mills, aquatics exercise; family events, birthday parties ($224-$254).

Pricing

• Sauna/Recovery Access: Included with acac memberships (Fitness Only or Full Facility); request rates online—no standalone sauna pricing listed.
• Spa Massages: Special member rates; non-members call 804-464-0990 (exact prices via booking).
• Trial Pass: $10 for 1-day access to all amenities including saunas.
• Related Services: Infrared sauna part of bookable recovery (details via app/portal); squash lessons ($25-$45); swim lessons (members: $150-$235/package, non-members higher).
• Memberships: Fitness Only (indoor focus) or Full Facility (adds outdoor aquatics/tennis); discounts for students, seniors (65+), corporates, Renew Active.

Location & Hours

• Address: 2201 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (convenient covered garage parking; near Short Pump area; sister club in Midlothian, VA).
• Operating Hours (general club; saunas align with locker room/pool access):
  • Pools: Lap/recreational swimming ongoing; Family Swim (Warm Water Pool): Mon/Wed 2-5pm, Tue/Thu 5-8pm, Fri 4-8pm, Sat 11am-2pm & 4-7pm, Sun 1-7pm; Preschool: Mon-Fri 10-11:30am.
  • Kids Zone (ties to family use): Weekdays 8am-2pm & 3:30-7:30pm; Weekends 8am-3pm.
  • Rooftop Pool (18+): Seasonal, post-workout dips.
  • Full schedules: Group exercise, pools via member portal or PDFs.

Notes

What sets acac Short Pump’s saunas apart is their seamless integration into a holistic wellness ecosystem—not standalone, but elevated by 400+ weekly classes, award-winning aquatics, and family programming. The infrared sauna stands out for targeted health benefits like muscle repair and metabolism boost, paired with cold therapy for contrast experiences. Luxurious touches like rooftop views, complimentary childcare, and public spa access make it family- and beginner-friendly. Members rave about all-in-one convenience (e.g., “everything in one place”), year-round access, and community events, differentiating it from typical gyms or spas.